Fatigue, High White Count, & Arthritis Sudden Onset?!


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Fatigue, High White Count, & Arthritis Sudden Onset?

I went to the dr. due to knee pain and right finger joint pain. Bloodwork/xrays were done and my white count was 17. Blood was redone and white count was lower. Everyday I become fatigued and sleepy and have no strength by noon. Dr. said I had a viral infection but I'm not getting my energy back though I take vitamins and iron. I'm scheduled to see an orthopedic dr. for arthritis but need to get my energy back to normal. This came on quite suddenly. I don't want to seem like a hypochondriac. Professional advice is greatly appreciated.


Answers:

Go see a rheumatologist for the "arthritis" Did first doctor check your ANA levels? (anti-nuclear antibodies)? If that's high, you could have lupus, fibromyalgia, or rheumatoid arthritis (or some other, more obscure disease process). What kind of viral infection did you have and where was it located? Are you going to bed at a reasonable hour? Have trouble sleeping? Use alcohol or party drugs? Eating ok? Make your doctor explain things to you until you understand what s/he is saying. If s/he is unwilling to stop using medical jargon you're unfamiliar with, fire him/her!




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